By Charlotte Aguilar The state made its move Wednesday (March 15) to take over Houston ISD, which Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said would begin in earnest after school is out with replacement of the elected school board by a local “board of managers” that he will appoint by June 1. In fact, the education agency posted listings Tuesday — apparently … [Read more...] about It’s official: state is taking over Houston ISD starting with an appointed board
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HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’
Acknowledging that the district had “no further legal recourse,” Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night (March 9) to end the lawsuit aimed at preventing the state from seizing control, and elected officials are warning that the takeover is “imminent.” Fox26 News aired an interview with State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist. 27), who said he met with Texas Education Agency Chief … [Read more...] about HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’
UPDATE: Bellaire HS lockdown lifted after gun scare
Classes have resumed at Bellaire HS after a gun scare led to a lockdown Thursday morning (March 2). Following the report of a gun on campus, Bellaire police were brought in around 10:15 a.m. to assist Houston ISD police, with the campus already in lockdown. The city of Bellaire reported that “suspects” were in custody in late morning as the two police agencies … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire HS lockdown lifted after gun scare
BREAKING NEWS: Bellaire HS in lockdown after alleged trespassers nabbed
The city of Bellaire is reporting that Bellaire HS is in lockdown but that “suspects are in custody” in an “ongoing” criminal trespassing incident Thursday morning (March 2). The alert from the city said police responded to a report from the campus, 5100 Maple St. at around 10:15 a.m., and that the scene has been secured as Bellaire police work with Houston ISD officers to … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Bellaire HS in lockdown after alleged trespassers nabbed
UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA
UPDATED with response from Houston ISD Trustee Sue Deigaard. Warning of “total obliteration of local control,” Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told Houston City Council Wednesday morning (March 1) that he has been alerted that the Texas Education Agency is ready to take over Houston ISD as early as next week, according to reports from City Hall by various news … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Houston mayor warns that state takeover of HISD may be near; no confirmation from TEA